Advanced Diploma In Journalism VWR003

Journalists are primarily writers who are writing for periodicals (ie. things published at regular intervals). Some journalists work on staff for a publisher (full time or part time),from the publishers office; while others may work freelance or contract, from home, submitting articles which have been commissioned, or on spec (ie. in the hope they will be accepted).
Freelance journalists often start slow, only getting occasional articles published early in their career; but with persistence and good luck, they can develop a reputation and network of publishers who accept their work (so much so that they can earn a comfortable living from their writing).

Some in house journalists will find themselves being used to perform a range of other jobs in the office where they work. Pasrticularly in smaller publishing houses, they may need to help with editing, layout -preparing publications for printing, web site development, marketing copy writing, conducting interviews, answering the phone, research for articles, photography, etc.

Some freelance journalists supplement their income by indertaking other work as well, such as contract editing for publishers, writing advertizing copy or web site development, taking and selling photos, etc.

Course Structure: Advanced Diploma In Journalism VWR003
This Diploma is designed to not only develop your capacity to write commercially viable copy, but also understand the publishing industry, and develop a variety of skills which will be useful to employers or yourself when pursuing a career in journalism.

To obtain this Diploma you must complete all assignments and pass an exam in eight modules, and provide written proof of having for a period of 300 hours either:
A. Attended industry meetings (eg. Trade shows, seminars, committee meetings) relevant to event management, or
B. Undertaken 300 hours of work experience in a publishers office, in a situation which can be shown to be an effective learning experience

Compulsory (Core) Modules
Choose 8 modules (800 hours) from the list below.

• Freelance Writing
  
• Creative Writing
  
• Advanced Freelance Writing
  
• Editing I
  
• Editing II
  
• Publishing I
  
• Publishing II
  
• Introduction to Photography
  
• Photoshop
  
• Research Project I
  

More details on each of these modules can be found within our web site; or by emailing us requesting details.

Being paid to write things is a dream shared by many. It can be an exciting profession, but before embarking on a substantial course of study whit us or anyone else; be sure you fully understand what is involved. Some people simply don't succeed perhaps because the dream is not the same as the reality; or maybe they are simply not the right personality. This job is not just about writing well: it also requires you to be able to write fast, work under pressure. You also need to be prepared to write what an employer wants, which is not always the same as what you want. This is the reality of journalism. If you can get past these considerations, and with a bit of luck, you may be able to forge a serious career.